Kratochvil gets individual responses from each candidate about their approach to canvassing, their message to voters, and what issues are currently important to the people of their districts in Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island.

He also finds out about a few things like dogs, ladybugs, shoes and weight loss programs.

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The number ONE issue which all three candidates report when canvassing: TAXES!
And here’s my advice:

For Borchers – The cost of economic development has already crushed hope for quality Health & Human Services in Nebraska. Witness the ongoing issue of BSDC! For interest, compare the cost of economic development to the cost of educating Nebraska’s youth, as required by the state constitution. For example, how many tax credits were earned last year vs. how much did the state spend on special education? I know the answer.

For Clark – There is a difference between property and income tax! Folks on the low end of the scale believe they should pay income taxes at a lower rate. Yet when it comes to Nebraska’s property tax abatement, where does the needed revenue derive? From the income tax! That is, from the HIGHER income-taxpayer. But the property tax is SUPPOSED to be uniform. It says so in your Constitution. And with all the income tax abatement (economic development) going on there, what plan will you utilize for tax reduction?

When you asked each candidate what they’re hearing from residents when knocking on doors, I found it interesting that Patrick Borchers was the only candidate of the three to mention Crime, 2nd Amendment and Planned Parenthood videos.

All three candidates stated ‘taxes’ to be the primary concern of their constituents.

An oddity –
The Republicans (Andy Stebbing) made Lincoln’s Mayoral race all about -crime- in Lincoln (a GOP campaign of baseless fear mongering.. imagine). Yet, the subject of Crime was conspicuously absent from the list of issues Louisiana native Dick Clark is hearing from West Lincoln residents (Clark moved to NE in 2011, a Gov. Heine policy research import).
Also conspicuously absent was any concern about 2nd Amendment rights, and by golly, Dick Clark surely LOVES him some 2nd Amendment rights. Especially 2nd Amendment Rights equipped with Silencers.
In addition, Dick Clark was a leading figure in Platte Institute’s opposition to raising NE’s minimum wage – an Initiative that passed with overwhelming support.
One would imagine Mr. Clark has a tough row to hoe.

And finally, Mr. Zoul has discovered Trump-mania has thoroughly enraptured the residents of G.I.
I would expect we may see a new, sweeping hairdo in the pics of Mr. Zoul in his next campaign pamphlets. Maybe he can promise his prospective constituents he’ll turn that money sucking Arch down the road into a ‘big beautiful fence’. A fence to keep out the hordes whose complexions are other than white. A fence that he’ll surely promise will be paid for by the residents of Kearney.
Yeah, that’s the ticket.

A new PPP poll that was just released, asking respondents about the “attacks against Planned Parenthood clinics in five states, including arson, destruction of property, and firebombing” that had happened since July.
For reference – the first edited, surreptitiously acquired Planned Parenthood video (with spliced-in footage from an undisclosed location) appeared on July 14th.

The poll -predates- the Colorado Springs killings of:
A 44 year old Police Officer and Pastor, father of a Elijah, 11, and Faith, 6.
A 29 year old 4th Infantry Division Iraq War veteran, a father of two girls. 11 and 5.
A 35 year old mother of two, a young son and daughter.
9 others were wounded.

The poll found –
67 percent of Americans think those clinic attacks are domestic terrorism.
77 percent of Democrats called the attacks domestic terrorism.
54 percent of Republicans called the attacks domestic terrorism.
66 percent of Independents..

Again, this poll -predates- “no more baby parts” Colorado Springs.

Since the release of the videos, threats against Planned Parenthood facilities have increased, 9 fold.

Bynd, I was replying to you, computer changes spelling and I do not always catch it. Did not play sports. SJ debate coaches would never say 110%. Did have the great Don Leahey for freshman history at Prep, but he just told us to pray to pass.
Annon at 4:43, I am not infallible nor inerrant but I seldom admit to being wrong.
Sparkles 110% isa meaningful number, but not a meaningful probability, which was my complain. While I lack the sports expertise of you and Bynd I do, for my sins, know about odds.